Posted on 11/6/2020
Gas is expensive, especially if your vehicle is a gas guzzler. If you aren’t driving more but are making more trips to the gas station, there may be a minor problem. A decrease in gas mileage can indicate your engine isn’t running as efficiently as it should. If you find yourself spending more money on fuel, you may want to have your vehicle inspected. Below are five aspects to check if your car is using more fuel than usual. Dirty Air Filter The air filter ensures pollutants don’t enter the engine from the air sucked in while driving. Air filters can get pretty dirty over time due to a change in weather and road conditions. A clogged air filter will limit the amount of air that reaches the engine causing it to work harder to perform. Bad Oxygen Sensor The oxygen sensor is vital because it maintains a proper mixture of fuel and air. The oxygen sensor typically needs to be replaced every 50,000 to 60,000 miles, but it c ... read more